1988 GMC Pick UP Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 198,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 GMC Pick UP (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1988 GMC Pick UP. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 198,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Exterior lighting1 20%
- Seat belts1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 198,000 and 198,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1988 GMC Pick UP in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1988 GMC Pick UP.
Other model years of the GMC Pick UP
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 22,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 76,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 12 | 30,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 23 | 49,450 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 14 | 74,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 22 | 40,225 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 19 | 65,016 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 32 | 88,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 23 | 114,361 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 13 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 5 | 198,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 GMC Pick UP have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1988 GMC Pick UP as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 GMC Pick UP is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1988 GMC Pick UP been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1988 GMC Pick UP reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 198,000 miles and the middle half falls between 198,000 and 198,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.